About Us

The Fraunhofer FOKUS - Akademie supports businesses with training courses and advanced training in the safe and innovative implementation of the digitization process.

The training courses are developed and held by researchers who have worked on their topic in many projects and can consequently provide an in-depth understanding. This means that the latest research findings are incorporated directly into the training courses, guaranteeing that our customers always have the latest research.

The training courses cover important topics such as secure software development and protection against cyber attacks, as well as the handling of personal data in accordance with the data protection regulations. Topics such as quantum computing are also covered. Hands-on exercises such as collaborative coding or software testing maximize learning outcomes and ensure that what is learned is easily transferred into practical applications. A digital experimentation field in the cloud environment allows participants to access any operating system and development environment via browser - just as if they were in one of our on-site training rooms.

The continuing education offering includes:

• Classroom training
• Online trainings
• Blended learning trainings
• Workshops and lectures
• In-house trainings
• Certifications

Our Mission Statement

Our Understanding
 Application-oriented. Needs-based. Goal-directed.

The FOKUS Academy of the Fraunhofer Society supports companies with training and further education for the safe and innovative implementation of digital transformation.

The training sessions are developed and conducted by researchers who have worked on their topics in numerous projects and thus possess a deep professional understanding. As a result, the latest research findings are directly incorporated into the training, ensuring our clients always benefit from up-to-date research. Additionally, the researchers complete further training in didactics, pedagogy, and methodology. This significantly enhances the learning experience of our continuing education programs.

Practical exercises such as collaborative coding or software testing maximize learning success and facilitate the easy transfer of knowledge into practice. A digital experimentation field in the cloud environment allows participants to access any operating systems and development environments via their browser, as if they were in one of our training rooms on-site.

The FOKUS Academy is your competent partner for professional development. Based on current scientific findings, we develop practical learning formats for companies.

Our qualified trainers convey application-oriented knowledge for specialists and executives. With needs-based training, we support the development of competencies in your company and strengthen your competitiveness.

Our Clients

The clients of the FOKUS Academy of the Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research e.V. are primarily specialists and executives from clients and partners such as SMEs, start-ups, as well as large companies and public authorities facing digital transformation. Customer expectations include a qualified educational offering for continuing education that promotes gender equality and enables effective deployment of employees in a constantly changing work environment.

To ensure we continuously meet our clients' expectations, we conduct regular customer surveys. The insights gained are directly incorporated into the further development of our offerings and our business processes.

Alignment with the Training and Labor Market

Our services are closely aligned with the current demands of the labor market. This includes:

• Analysis of Digital Transformation: We continuously monitor the Germany Index for Digitalization and adjust our educational offerings accordingly.
• Labor Market Analysis: We continuously observe market trends and adapt our educational offerings to them.
• Identification of Customer Needs: Through direct communication and surveys, we capture the needs of our clients.
• Conceptualization and Implementation of Successful and Economic Measures: Our programs are designed to be economically viable and effective.
• Evaluation and Further Development of the Offerings: We continuously evaluate our measures and adjust them to market needs.
• Consideration of Work-Life Balance: We develop employment support measures that enable a balance between work and family.

Continuous Improvement Process

To implement the continuous improvement process in the FOKUS Academy, we undertake the following steps:

• Establish Feedback System: We regularly survey participants, their employers, and instructors/trainers to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Data Analysis: Feedback and performance data are analyzed to recognize trends and problem areas.
• Goal Setting: We set clear improvement goals, such as success rates in final exams or increasing participant satisfaction.
• Planning and Implementation of Measures: We develop and implement specific measures to address identified problems.
• Review and Adjustments: We regularly review the effectiveness of implemented measures and make adjustments as necessary.

Our quantifiable goals include increasing pass rates in final exams, enhancing participant satisfaction, and ensuring the satisfaction of the employers of participants. These goals are monitored through measurable indicators.